Harry Kane scores again as Tottenham advances in FA Cup

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Harry Kane maintained his strong run of scoring form since the World Cup to lead Tottenham into the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

The England striker exchanged a one-two with Ryan Sessegnon before curling a shot into the far corner from the edge of the penalty area in the 50th minute to earn Tottenham a 1-0 win over third-tier Portsmouth.

Also in the early games, Southampton ousted fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace thanks to a 2-1 win and Kelechi Iheanacho scored for 2021 champion Leicester in its 1-0 win at fourth-tier Gillingham.

Kane has scored four goals in four games since the World Cup, where he missed a late penalty in England’s 2-1 loss to France in the quarterfinals. Three days ago, he netted twice in Spurs’ 4-0 win at Palace.

The 29-year-old Kane is still looking to win a first trophy in his career, with Tottenham last claiming a major piece of silverware on 2008.

Southampton’s come-from-behind win — secured by Adam Armstrong’s goal after a goalkeeper mistake — will come as a relief for its manager, Nathan Jones, who is already under pressure barely two months after taking the job.

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The result ended a run of three losses, all in the Premier League, for Southampton. The team’s two wins under Jones have come in cup competitions.

Defending champion Liverpool hosts top-flight rival Wolverhampton and Newcastle plays a third-tier Sheffield Wednesday on a day when there are 22 games in the third round, the stage where teams from England’s top two divisions enter the famous old competition.

Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 on Friday to kick off the third round.

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